On the evening of August 3, 2025, TRON founder Justin Sun successfully completed a suborbital space flight aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard spacecraft. This marked him as the youngest-ever Chinese commercial astronaut, marking a historic chapter for Chinese individuals in the commercial space industry.
Back in 2021, Justin Sun successfully bid $28 million for a spot on the first crewed flight of the New Shepard spacecraft. He donated all the proceeds from his bid to Blue Origin's Club for the Future, which supports STEM education for young people worldwide. He has retained that spot to this day, awaiting a more symbolic moment to fulfill his dream of space travel.
After the flight, Justin Sun said, "I have waited for four years for this flight. But we finally made it. I am very grateful to Mr. Bezos and his team for making this possible. I thank my parents for bringing me into this world. When I look at the earth from space, the earth is really very small - but it is our home. We must do everything we can to protect it. This is my first commitment and first step into space, and there will be more in the future."
With the successful completion of this mission, Justin Sun not only became the youngest Chinese astronaut, but also echoed the concept of "technology for good, unlimited exploration" with practical actions, setting an example of adventurous and innovative spirit for young people around the world.
Chinese entrepreneur completes journey to pursue space dream
Blue Origin's spacecraft consists of a booster and a capsule. After the booster lifts the capsule to an altitude of approximately 75 kilometers, it separates from the capsule, which then continues upward to the Karman line, an altitude exceeding 100 kilometers. Passengers experience weightlessness for approximately four minutes before slowly descending to Earth. The entire journey lasts approximately 10 minutes.
This process design not only ensures flight safety, but also maximizes the passengers' experience in space. To date, more than 70 people have realized their space dreams through Blue Origin's space journeys.
Justin Sun's space journey is the pinnacle of his adventurous spirit. From founding TRON to driving blockchain innovation, he has consistently challenged the unknown with fearless courage and unwavering dedication to pursuing his dreams.
As one of China's most renowned post-90s entrepreneurs, Justin Sun not only established TRON's global influence in the blockchain field but also earned global acclaim for the Chinese community through this space mission. From becoming the youngest Chinese entrepreneur to launch into space, to driving TRON's global user base to over 300 million, he has demonstrated through his actions the wisdom and commitment of the Chinese community, illuminating the image of the Chinese community on the global tech stage.
Whether it's through TRON's decentralized financial innovation or his $28 million bid to donate to support cutting-edge technology education, Justin Sun has always been at the forefront of technology and dreams, daring to experiment and lead change.
From blockchain to interstellar, Justin Sun once again becomes number one
As the founder of TRON, Justin Sun has achieved numerous milestones in the blockchain space. To date, TRON has surpassed 320 million global users, with 82.6 billion USDT issued and over 3 million daily active addresses. The total amount of stablecoin settlements on TRON is expected to surpass Visa this year, making it a pillar of the global stablecoin ecosystem and a crucial new payment infrastructure.
This spaceflight also highlights the booming development of commercial spaceflight. Blue Origin has successfully completed over 10 manned flights, sending over 70 people to the edge of space. Justin Sun's participation further demonstrates that commercial spaceflight is evolving from a dream of the few to a reality accessible to all. He also linked this spaceflight to youth STEM education, providing valuable opportunities for young people around the world to learn about science and technology, demonstrating his deep concern for the future of humanity.
“Space exploration is the shared mission of all mankind,” said Justin Sun. “I hope that through this flight, I can inspire more young people to devote themselves to science and innovation, and together shape humanity’s interstellar future.”
From completing a life-changing comeback to enter Peking University, to creating one of the world's most influential blockchain platforms, to completing an interstellar journey into space, he used his fearless spirit of adventure and unswerving belief in pursuing his dreams to demonstrate the wisdom and responsibility of the Chinese people, and also inspired entrepreneurs around the world to break boundaries and pursue excellence.
